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About Suck Creek Road

Suck Creek Road starts at Signal Mountain Road, but the curves don't begin until you cross Suck Creek into Marion County (which is also where the time zone changes from Eastern to Central). To the base of the mountain on the other side, it's about 10 miles, with many gently-curving twists, one sweeping curve at Ketner Gap as you start down the back of the mountain, followed by a sharp hairpin about halfway down the back. Unless otherwise posted, the speed limit across the entire roadway is 45 MPH. Read more...

Speed Limit

Slow Down Tennessee

Road Conditions

TDOT has completed cutting back the many downed trees along the highway and repaired the guardrails where needed. As the leaves begin to fall in autumn, the road can be more slippery with debris, especially in light rain. There are many pedestrians and hikers crossing the road on the Cumberland Trail and walking down to the creek, so keep your eyes open and slow down! You can get more road conditions on the Updates for Suck Creek Mountain Roads Facebook group.



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Suck Creek Road - The "Mini Dragon"

Not as well-known as the world-famous Tail of the Dragon, but still a fun road to ride, with lots of curves as the highway ascends and descends Suck Creek Mountain. Be on the lookout for stopped cars and pedestrians crossing the road to swim and kayak in Suck Creek, and for hikers crossing the highway on the Cumberland Trail. Also, watch out for wildlife - deer frequently cross the road, and have little fear of vehicles.

PLEASE OBEY ALL LAWS AND SPEED LIMITS AND DO NOT LITTER. Ride safe, and live to ride another day.